Sean Edwards

Sean has been involved in scouting for over 15 years as both a youth member and adult leader. He is currently the District Explorer Scout Commissioner and District Exec Member in Crawley District. He has previously been an Assistant Cub Scout and Scout Leader at 2nd Ifield as well as being a unit leader for the 24th World Scout Jamboree. He is also a senior instructor in the County Climbing/Abseiling Team and District Rifle Shooting instructor. He has completed all of the Duke of Edinburgh awards and Queen Scout Award. In his day to day job, Sean works as an Technology Programme Director for a Government Organisation.

Shackleton ESU – Silver D of E Qualifier Expedition

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Congratulations to both of our groups who successfully completed their D of E expeditions in the New Forest this weekend. Walking around 60km over the 3 days, the teams also demonstrated teamwork, navigation skills and excellent camp craft. We had excellent weather and both teams actually looked like they were …

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7th Crawley Scouts – Angel Throwing

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This week saw 7th Crawley (Furnace Green) Scouts enjoy tomahawk throwing at their HQ. A great exereince and fun session. It is great as a District to provide the equipment for the young people.

Tracy Gidman – Wood Badge

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Congratulations to Tracy who has recently completed and been awarded her wood badge. Since September 1919 adult volunteers in the Scouts have been awarded the Wood Badgeon the completion of their leader training. The basic badge is made up of two wooden beads worn at the end of a leather …

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Explorer Belt – Croatia 2023

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Congratulations to Katie, Courtney and Robert who have recently completed their Explorer Belt. The Explorer Belt is a challenge of a lifetime. It’s a chance to take part in a ten day expedition that brings you a real understanding of a different country, its culture and way of life. I …

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Eryri Expedition 2023 – 1st Crawley

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The late Spring bank holiday weekend saw the start of the annual 1st Crawley expedition to Eryri (Snowdonia). This year we stayed in new lodgings near Llanberis, right in the heart of the National Park. After a long journey on Saturday, the fun began on Sunday with a day of …

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Shackleton ESU – D of E Bronze Expedition

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Congratulations to our explorer team who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze expeditions in Ashdown Forest this weekend! The Duke of Edinburgh programme gives young people aged 14-24, the opportunity to develop themselves in scenarios they would not normally experience. The fun but challenging expeditions take young people out …

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Shackleton ESU – Silver D of E Practise

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10 Explorers and 4 Leaders have just returned from the New Forest on a D of E practise expedition. Both teams successfully completed the three day expedition during which we had beautiful (if slightly cold) weather. We stayed at Ferny Crofts Campsite and Wilverley Campsite which gave a varied experience. …

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Lend a hand. Make a change today.

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We rely on people like you playing their part to give young people the opportunities they need. But volunteering’s not just about giving something back. It’s also about doing something that’s good for you. Bear Grylls is helping lead The Big Help Out, but you don’t need to be Bear …

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Shackleton ESU Mountain Activity Camp 2023

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From Thursday 6th April to Sunday 9th April, Shackleton ESU held our Mountain Activity Camp in the Peak District. After departing Crawley at 10am, we travelled up to Gradbach Scout Campsite where we pitched our base camp before eating dinner and preparing the activity days ahead. On Friday after waking …

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Young people first: Safeguarding and Safety in Scouting

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first. Here's how.